The use of the Academic Achievement Battery (AAB) in Diagnostic Assessment: SASC Authorised - 17 Jun 2026 to 17 Jun 2027: Patoss

The use of the Academic Achievement Battery (AAB) in Diagnostic Assessment: SASC Authorised - 17 Jun 2026 to 17 Jun 2027: Patoss

Overview

  • Date(s)
    17 Jun 2026 - 17 Jun 2027
  • Cost
    £59.00
  • Provider
    Patoss
  • Delivery type
    Distance
  • Course level
    Intermediate
  • Course summary

    This high-quality CPD course, delivered by Armande Fryatt, is designed specifically for specialist assessors seeking to strengthen and update their practice in the use of the Academic Achievement Battery (AAB) within diagnostic assessment.

     

  • CPD credit hours
    1 hour and 30 minutes
  • Course themes
    Reviewing principles of psychometrics, statistics, assessment and underlying theory, SpLD testing methods, interpretation, report writing, feedback and test materials
  • Audience
    Support
  • Website
  • SASC Code
    SASC-20260520-1695

Description

With increasing emphasis on clarity, consistency, and evidence-based reporting, this course provides comprehensive, practical guidance aligned with the SASC Report Format 2025, the STEC list, and current SASC guidance on the AAB. It is ideal for assessors who want to ensure their assessments meet the latest professional standards while remaining meaningful, accurate, and defensible.

 

Participants will gain a clear understanding of how to administer, score, and interpret the AAB effectively, and, crucially, how to integrate findings into high-quality diagnostic reports.

This in-depth CPD course, led by experienced specialist assessor Armande Fryatt, provides a comprehensive and practice-focused exploration of the Academic Achievement Battery (AAB) within the context of diagnostic assessment for specific learning difficulties (SpLD).

This course has been carefully designed to reflect the SASC Report Format 2025, the STEC list requirements, and the latest SASC guidance on the use of the AAB, ensuring that participants leave with skills that are both current and professionally robust.

Learning outcomes

  • Develop secure understanding of the AAB.
  • Strengthen accuracy and confidence in administration, scoring, and interpretation
  • Support assessors in producing reports that meet current SASC requirements.
  • Enhance understanding when identifying and evidencing patterns of attainment

Course prerequisites

Delegates should be level 7 qualified assessors